REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
THROUGH: PHIL SKEI, Assistant Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: CORRINA NUNEZ, Project Manager
Housing and Community Development Division
SUBJECT
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Approve a $3.5 million State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (part of the American Rescue Plan) Agreement with Fresno Step Up at 99, LP for the proposed rehabilitation of 1240 and 1280 Crystal Avenue (the former Motel 99) and the introduction of new construction to create 62 affordable permanent housing units in west central Fresno. (Council District 3)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a $3.5 million State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Agreement (Exhibit "E" - SLFRF Agreement) with Step Up at 99, LP for the proposed rehabilitation of the former Motel 99 and the introduction of new construction to create 62 affordable permanent housing units in west central Fresno and authorize the City Manager to execute all implementing documents.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno (City) is proposing to enter into a State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Agreement with Step Up at 99, LP, to rehabilitate the former Motel 99 and include new construction, to develop 63 units of affordable permanent housing units in order to advance the supply of affordable rental housing within the City.
BACKGROUND
On December 9, 2021, the City Council elected to use a portion of the City's SLFRF allocation to support the COVID-19 Public Health and Economic Response by addressing the impact on lower income households by using funds to help increase the supply of affordable housing and the creation of affordable housing, which is an eligible use of funds under the Act. Also, on February 17, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution 2022-046 supporting this project in an amount up to $3.5 million.
On June 8, 2022, the Housing and Community Developm...
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